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John Meade Falkner was an English novelist and poet, best known for his 1898 novel Moonfleet. An extremely successful businessman, he became chairman of the arms manufacturer Armstrong Whitworth during World War I. The Lost Stradivarius is a short novel of ghosts and the evil that can be invested in an object, in this case an extremely fine Stradivarius violin. It has been described as "one of Falkner''s three celebrated novels" and as a "psychic romance". Moonfleet is an 1898 novel written by English writer J. Meade Falkner. The plot is an adventure tale of smuggling, treasure, and shipwreck set in 18th-century England. The Nebuly Coat is a suspense novel . It was published in 1903 and has since been adapted for the stage. Contents: The Lost Stradivarius Moonfleet The Nebuly Coat

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DEEP, DARK & UNSETTLING: 100+ Gothic Classics in One Edition is a masterful curation of the most evocative and haunting tales from the annals of Gothic literature. This anthology offers a rich tapestry of themes, exploring the dark recesses of human nature, supernatural events, and the eerie atmospheres that define the genre. Through diverse styles ranging from the poetic melancholy of Robert Browning to the chilling narratives of Edgar Allan Poe, each piece unveils a different facet of the Gothic, capturing the duality of beauty and horror. Standout stories captivate with rich imagery and macabre settings, making this collection a must-read for both aficionados of the Gothic and those new to its dark allure. The contributors to this anthology span centuries and continents, featuring luminaries like Charles Dickens and Mary Shelley, whose works have defined and redefined Gothic literature. These authors, rooted in historical and cultural movements, provide a broad spectrum of insights, drawing from Romanticism, the grotesque, and early horror. Together, they create a dialogue that bridges temporal and stylistic divides, suffusing the collection with depth and variety. Editors have meticulously selected each piece to ensure that both well-known and undiscovered voices contribute to the genre's rich legacy. For readers eager to traverse the shadowy corridors of the human psyche, DEEP, DARK & UNSETTLING offers an unparalleled opportunity. This anthology is a gateway to understanding the Gothic's enduring appeal, its cultural resonance, and its ability to unsettle and enthrall. Scholars and casual readers alike will find in its pages an educational odyssey through the macabre and the mystical, propelling fresh dialogues across decades of Gothic tradition. Whether for an academic engagement or personal exploration, this collection's breadth and depth promise a rewarding literary journey.

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The Lost Stradivarius (1895), by J. Meade Falkner, is a short novel of ghosts and the evil that can be invested in an object, in this case an extremely fine Stradivarius violin. It has been described as "one of Falkner''s three celebrated novels" and as a "psychic romance".

The Lost Stradivarius (1895), by J. Meade Falkner, is a short novel of ghosts and the evil that can be invested in an object, in this case an extremely fine Stradivarius violin. After finding the violin of the title in a hidden compartment in his college rooms, the protagonist, a wealthy young heir, becomes increasingly secretive as well as obsessed by a particular piece of music, which seems to have the power to call up the ghost of its previous owner. Roaming from England to Italy, the story involves family love, lordly depravity, and the tragedy of obsession, all conveyed in a "high" serious tone not uncommon in late Victorian literature. Preceding M.R. James''s ghost stories by several years, it has been called the novel James might have written, had he written novels.

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Moonfleet is a tale of smuggling by the English novelist J. Meade Falkner, first published in 1898. The book was extremely popular among children worldwide up until the 1970s, mostly for its themes of adventure and gripping storyline.It remains a popular story widely read and is still sometimes studied in schools.The novel is set in a fishing village in Dorset during the mid 18th century. The story concerns a 15 year old orphan boy, John Trenchard, who becomes friends with an older man who turns out to be the leader of a gang of smugglers.

Moonfleet is a novel written by English writer J. Meade Falkner. A tale of smuggling, royal treasure and shipwreck, the book was extremely popular among children, mostly for its themes of adventure and gripping storyline. It remains a popular story widely read and is still sometimes studied in schools. "Moonfleet" begins as a mystery and an adventure story, a tale of smuggling set among the cliffs, caves, and downs of Dorset. What will be the outcome of the conflict between smugglers and revenue men? How can the hero, John Trenchard, discover the secret of Colonel John Mohune''s treasure?

Elogiada en la brillante construcción de sus personajes por Conrad, de ella dijo R. L. Stevenson: \"Moonfleet es la novela que siempre quise escribir, pero lo único que pude hacer fue La isla del tesoro\".\r Un siglo después, Georges Remi (Hergé) reconocería el paralelismo de sus famosos personajes Tintín y Haddock con los protagonistas de Moonfleet: John Trenchard, muchacho sediento de aventuras, y su compañero Elzevir, el viejo lobo de mar, contrabandista y bebedor de ron.\r La furia del deseo de vivir del joven muchacho frente a la ternura de verse continuado en él por parte del viejo marino trazan fuertes líneas maestras en esta historia de acción en la que no falta ningún elemento para saciar el hambre de aventuras: un fantasma, una pista escrita en el medallón de un cadáver, un tesoro oculto, un contrabandista bebedor, un joven soñador, una belleza seductora, un asesinato, una huida, un traidor, una venganza, un naufragio, un regreso. Y el mar como paisaje engañoso, añorado, cruel, que acuna la narración con la inevitable melodía de la gran literatura clásica. Pero lo que convierte El Diamante de Moonfleet en una obra maestra universal es algo mucho más difícil de conseguir: su autor, Meade Falkner, queriendo contar la aventura de unos hombres, terminó construyendo una historia sobre el ser humano.\r

This eBook has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. The village of Moonfleet has a legend about the notorious Colonel John "Blackbeard" Mohune who is buried in the family crypt under the church. Blackbeard is reputed to have stolen a diamond from King Charles I and hiding it before his death. But his ghost has no rest and it wanders at night looking for the treasure and causing the mysterious lights in the churchyard. Now it is up to John and Elzevir to hunt the treasure amidst all odds and cunning. But will they survive the ordeal? Or will this hunt turn out to be the biggest mistake of their lives?

This meticulously edited horror collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Mary Shelley: Frankenstein The Mortal Immortal… John William Polidori: The Vampyre Bram Stoker: Dracula The Jewel of Seven Stars… Gaston Leroux: The Phantom of the Opera Marjorie Bowen: Black Magic James Malcolm Rymer & Thomas Peckett Prest: Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street Washington Irving: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Charles Dickens: The Mystery of Edwin Drood Oscar Wilde: The Picture of Dorian Gray Edgar Allan Poe: The Tell-Tale Heart The Murders in the Rue Morgue The Black Cat… Henry James: The Turn of the Screw The Ghostly Rental… H. P. Lovecraft: The Dunwich Horror The Shunned House… Algernon Blackwood: The Willows A Haunted Island Ancient Sorceries… Théophile Gautier: Clarimonde The Mummy's Foot Richard Marsh: The Beetle Arthur Conan Doyle: The Hound of the Baskervilles The Silver Hatchet… Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu: Carmilla Uncle Silas… Ann Radcliffe: The Mysteries of Udolpho The Italian M. R. James: Ghost Stories of an Antiquary A Thin Ghost and Others Wilkie Collins: The Haunted Hotel The Devil's Spectacles Émile Erckmann & Alexandre Chatrian: The Man-Wolf The Waters of Death… Amelia B. Edwards: Monsieur Maurice The Phantom Coach… Mary E. Wilkins Freeman: The Wind in the Rose-bush The Shadows on the Wall Arthur Machen: The Great God Pan The Terror… William Hope Hodgson: The House on the Borderland The Night Land M. P. Shiel: Shapes in the Fire Ralph Adams Cram: Black Spirits and White Grant Allen: The Reverend John Creedy Wilhelm Hauff: The Severed Hand Adelbert von Chamisso: Shadowless Man Edward Bulwer-Lytton: The Haunted and the Haunters… Robert E. Howard: Beyond the Black River Devil in Iron People of the Dark David Lindsay: The Haunted Woman Marie Belloc Lowndes: From Out the Vast Deep Edward Bellamy: Dr. Heidenhoff's Process The Ghost in the Cap'n Brown House (Harriet Beecher Stowe) The Apparition of Mrs. Veal (Daniel Defoe) When the World Was Young (Jack London) Mr. Bloke's Item (Mark Twain)…

The Lost Stradivarius (1895), by J. Meade Falkner, is a short novel of ghosts and the evil that can be invested in an object, in this case an extremely fine Stradivarius violin. After finding the violin of the title in a hidden compartment in his college rooms, the protagonist, a wealthy young heir, becomes increasingly secretive as well as obsessed by a particular piece of music, which seems to have the power to call up the ghost of its previous owner. Roaming from England to Italy, the story involves family love, lordly depravity, and the tragedy of obsession, all conveyed in a "high" serious tone not uncommon in late Victorian literature. Preceding M.R. James''s ghost stories by several years, it has been called the novel James might have written, had he written novels.

The Lost Stradivarius (1895), by J. Meade Falkner, is a short novel of ghosts and the evil that can be invested in an object, in this case an extremely fine Stradivarius violin. After finding the violin of the title in a hidden compartment in his college rooms, the protagonist, a wealthy young heir, becomes increasingly secretive as well as obsessed by a particular piece of music, which seems to have the power to call up the ghost of its previous owner. Roaming from England to Italy, the story involves family love, lordly depravity, and the tragedy of obsession, all conveyed in a "high" serious tone not uncommon in late Victorian literature.